About Jun Tanaka
Lived 1890 – 1966 (aged 75–76). Jun Tanaka was a Japanese poet and novelist.
was a Japanese novelist, playwright and translator. His best known works include the short story collection Tsuma (Wife).
Tanaka was born in Hiroshima and studied English literature at Waseda University. Together with Satomi Ton, Yoshii Isamu and Kume Masao, he helped establish the literary magazine Ningen ("Human").
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Who was Jun Tanaka?
Japanese poet (1890–1966)
When was Jun Tanaka born?
Jun Tanaka was born in 1890 in Hiroshima.
When did Jun Tanaka die?
Jun Tanaka died in 1966.
What was Jun Tanaka's occupation?
Jun Tanaka was a poet and novelist.
What nationality was Jun Tanaka?
Jun Tanaka was Japanese.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Jun Tanaka (writer)
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